Kristine Delano is an American thriller writer. She writes domestic suspense stories set in financial workplaces. Her debut novel is The Lies We Trade (2026).
Kristine Delano spent over twenty years working on Wall Street. Her career focused on high-stakes finance roles. She later left the industry to become a full-time writer. She described this change as swapping a city view for a standing desk. Her background in finance provided the setting for her fiction.
Alongside her corporate career, Delano developed a long-standing interest in fiction. After leaving Wall Street, she began writing thrillers. Her work explores themes of pressure, ambition and family strain. She often focuses on the conflict between work and private life.
Delano hosts the podcast We Talk Careers. The show features interviews with Wall Street professionals. Topics include leadership, growth, and purpose. In March 2023, she celebrated the podcast’s first anniversary. She has said that the project connects writing with career reflection.
Her early fiction received recognition in writing contests. In 2021, she won first place in two short story awards. She later became a finalist in the Genesis Awards and Crown Awards. In 2023, she signed with The Steve Laube Agency. Her literary agent is Lynette Eason.
In February 2024, Delano signed a two-book contract with Tyndale. Her debut novel was scheduled for early 2026. She later announced edits were underway with her editor. In June 2025, her debut book became available for pre-order.
The Lies We Trade (2026) is a domestic suspense novel set in the world of investment management. The book follows Meredith Hansel, a portfolio manager under pressure. As her career peaks, her family life destabilises. Her marriage is strained, and her daughter faces hidden trouble.
The plot centres on betrayal inside Meredith’s firm. A colleague threatens to expose a damaging secret. Meredith must uncover the truth behind the threat.
She also works as a board member, speaker, and strategic advisor. Her work includes businesses, schools, and parachurch groups. She has spoken about helping women navigate personal calling.
Kristine Delano lives in western Maine with her husband and children.
Photo credit: kristinedelano.com
Kristine Delano spent over twenty years working on Wall Street. Her career focused on high-stakes finance roles. She later left the industry to become a full-time writer. She described this change as swapping a city view for a standing desk. Her background in finance provided the setting for her fiction.
Alongside her corporate career, Delano developed a long-standing interest in fiction. After leaving Wall Street, she began writing thrillers. Her work explores themes of pressure, ambition and family strain. She often focuses on the conflict between work and private life.
Delano hosts the podcast We Talk Careers. The show features interviews with Wall Street professionals. Topics include leadership, growth, and purpose. In March 2023, she celebrated the podcast’s first anniversary. She has said that the project connects writing with career reflection.
Her early fiction received recognition in writing contests. In 2021, she won first place in two short story awards. She later became a finalist in the Genesis Awards and Crown Awards. In 2023, she signed with The Steve Laube Agency. Her literary agent is Lynette Eason.
In February 2024, Delano signed a two-book contract with Tyndale. Her debut novel was scheduled for early 2026. She later announced edits were underway with her editor. In June 2025, her debut book became available for pre-order.
The Lies We Trade (2026) is a domestic suspense novel set in the world of investment management. The book follows Meredith Hansel, a portfolio manager under pressure. As her career peaks, her family life destabilises. Her marriage is strained, and her daughter faces hidden trouble.
The plot centres on betrayal inside Meredith’s firm. A colleague threatens to expose a damaging secret. Meredith must uncover the truth behind the threat.
She also works as a board member, speaker, and strategic advisor. Her work includes businesses, schools, and parachurch groups. She has spoken about helping women navigate personal calling.
Kristine Delano lives in western Maine with her husband and children.
Photo credit: kristinedelano.com
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